Walker Nathaniel Diggs Is Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs' Biracial Son Whom They Rarely Post

Taye Diggs is a proud father who has been through a not-so-pleasant divorce in his life. However, one thing he is most proud of is his son, Walker Nathaniel Diggs, a biracial boy who appears to be his father's doppelgänger.

Famous Hollywood star Taye Diggs and his former wife Idina Menzel found love on Broadway despite their different racial backgrounds.

Taye, an African American, and his ex-partner, a Caucasian, saw past their differences and, in that time frame, became parents to a handsome young man, Walker Nathaniel Diggs. Here is everything we know about their adorable son.

Walker Nathaniel Diggs Is Taye Diggs' Biracial Son with Idina Menzel

Walker's parents met on the set of the Broadway production "Rent" in 1995, where Taye played the character Benny and Walker's mother landed the role of Maureen. Nine years later, the two actors shared the silver screen when they featured in the film version of the Tony-winning musical.

After tying the knot in 2003, Taye and Idina welcomed Walker in September 2009. "He gets to watch us do what we do, and we get to watch him do what we never could," Walker's father said.

Despite having two famous actors as parents, Walker's father shared that a potential career in sports is on the horizon for his son, and watching him has been very "refreshing." During an interview, Walker's dad said:

"He doesn't feel the need to follow in our footsteps. He's doing all this stuff that I didn't get a chance to. He’s a really great athlete. He plays basketball every day and when he’s not playing basketball, he’s running around throwing a football.”

Co-parenting Walker Nathaniel Diggs

After ten years of marriage, Walker's parents have navigated the not-always-easy co-parenting process following their separation in 2011. However, the "All American" actor and Idina have maintained a cordial relationship.

The actor has been a hands-on father and committed to being the best parent, and his ex-wife shared that they achieved co-parenting harmony by always putting Walker first. Idina said:

"Your child comes first— that's all. It's all about that. He comes first, and you have to get past your own egos, and you never talk bad about each other."

During an interview with Drew Barrymore in 2021, Walker's father shared that he enjoyed sharing how his relationship with Walker's mother began on the set of "Rent" and how he witnessed her make history.

"... I loved sharing that with my son. Like, 'Daddy was there when the world first listened to her.' So that's cool as well," Walker's father said.

Taye Diggs Finds His Time with Son 'Something Special'

Taye is not only an actor but a loving father. Time and time again, he proves his invaluable affection for his mini-me. Since becoming a father, he has delved into different worlds of fun, like spending time with his child and authoring children's books.

Online, the father-of-one shares several snaps, old and new, all showing that he has an intimate relationship with the young one. The father and son duo spend time watching movies, snacking behind closed doors, dozing off, and even goofing around.

An Instagram post dated June 30 on Taye's up-close picture showed his son snuggling up next to him, wrapped in a green blanket. The actor donned a gray shirt, and his eyes were off the camera. He added a caption reminiscing his time with Walker throughout the quarantine period. It read:

"Spending a year at home with my son has been something special. But both him and I are SO ready to reunite with the friends and family we've missed most."

Apart from sharing intimate moments online, the doting father has also been candid about how he processes his son's identity. After releasing his children's publication titled "Mixed Me," Taye mentioned that he never wants his son to identify as just black because he has a white mom.

In that same interview, he further linked it to being proud of one's skin color. The actor added that there should be more inclusiveness of colored entertainers on screen and more books that can influence his son and other young minds to appreciate their mixed race.

Father and Son Bond

Most parents assume they do excellently; it is the same with Taye, who loves his son exceptionally. He prioritizes the little man and would not want to do anything to hurt him.

In 2019, Walker's dad revealed that his young buddy did not want him dating anyone for fear of divided attention, which is understandable. However, the celebrity said he would discuss it with his mini-me at the appropriate time.

Taye Once Opened Up about Having Insomnia after His Son Was Born

In 2022, Walker's father opened up about his long-term battle with insomnia that began after his son was born. Walker's father would go without a blink of sleep and report for work in the morning.

His struggle to fall asleep created a vicious cycle, where Taye admitted to having more wine in the evenings to fall asleep and consuming energy drinks to stay awake during the day. However, his insomnia began to take a toll on his personal and professional life. Taye said:

"I was waking up between two and five every single day, and it was affecting everything, mostly my time with my son."

When Walker pulled his father to the side, the actor decided to get help from a doctor who prescribed him insomnia medicine, which made all the difference.

Taye's Son Once Approved Dad's New Girlfriend

Before his relationship with Apryl Jones, Taye shared that he had remained single per Walker's wishes to have his father all to himself. However, after the "Love and Hip Hop" alum entered the actor's life, Taye admitted that it was "pretty stressful" when the time came for Walker to meet Apryl.

However, Taye shared that it all went well. "I started seeing somebody, and it was pretty stressful, but I introduced her to him, and they get along well," he said.

Life after the Divorce

While Taye has found love again with his new partner, he remains unmarried. However, Idina Menzel said "I do" for the second time when she tied the knot with fellow Hollywood actor Aaron Lohr.

As Walker's parents revealed that their priority remains to raise their son separately yet together, they shared that Walker goes along with new significant others as he spent New Year's with his mother's new husband and Halloween with Taye and Apryl.